What was found in Westhaven's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 75.39999999999995 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.86 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.239999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.580000000000002 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.169999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.199999999999996 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2649999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY · 5,521 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Westhaven
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY | 5,521 |
Frequently asked questions about Westhaven tap water
Is Westhaven tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Westhaven. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Westhaven?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Westhaven, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Westhaven's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Westhaven include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.